Nov 28 2007
What to look for in a fishing Guide!!
I have done this post before, but it was almost a full year ago so I thought that i would bring it back.
What do you look for in a fishing guide? I have started my own guiding company, but this blog is not for the promotion of my company, just for the information for those looking for a guide.
1- Look for a guide that has experience on the water you are wanting to fish. This means do not hire a guide to take you into a river for Steelhead if he/she only fishes lakes etc…
2-Find a guide or guiding company that will design a fishing trip to you specific wants and needs.
3-You need to look for value, this does not mean you should go cheap all this means is that you should look into a few different company’s to find the right package for you at the right price.
4-Find out what is included in the fishing package and compare. Some guides will only do a set trip, others will develop a trip around you. This is very important as you will feel ripped off if you don’t get what you thought you would.
5-Some guides will only include the actual fishing portion of your trip, others like myself will include airfare,transportation, lodging, and meals if this is requested.
6- Find out what is included when it comes to fishing gear, some will include all gear and equipment some will not, make sure you do your homework.
7- Make sure to ask if they can supply you with a fishing license or if you will need to get your own before you go.
8- Remember the price you get from the guiding company is NOT the full price. There will be Taxes added as well as a tip if you are happy with the service, This is usually 15-20% of the cost of the trip so make sure to add this to your budget. At many places, such as some of the lodges in the Queen Charlotte’s the tip is mandatory and will be added to your final bill.
Good luck with finding a guide and make sure you are happy with the guide you have picked out. Most guided trips are not cheap and alot of people will only do 1 or 2 guided trips in their life so be certain of your choice,(Do Your Homework)
MOST IMPORTANT THING IS, HAVE TONS OF FUN!!!!!
Tight Lines & Fun Times
Rick Passek “The Flyfish Fanatic”
